Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Sheridan, CO

19d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and customer service in retail locations. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, and provide caring assistance to patients. Technicians work as part of the pharmacy team, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment. After starting, they must complete company training and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are met.

Depending on state law, training, and certification, Technicians may also support immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. This part-time position has 29 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If state rules do not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state rules do not specify a minimum educational requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Concentrate over time, switch between tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly assistance, recognize and appropriately respond to patient reactions, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Use verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use math to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and mobility for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, bending, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; adjusting machines precisely; and performing close-vision tasks.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
• Communicate detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.
• Complete company training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, respond constructively to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including traveling to other stores in the market to work shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Provide additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staff offsite clinics when permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions, and report adverse events as required.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document applicable information for each patient.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED